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You really are spoilt for choice for things to see and do when you stay with us at The Olway Inn. This is an area steeped in history with fantastic scenery and areas to explore on foot, by bike or car all around us.
We are a ten-minute, level walk from the small, historic town of Usk named "The Town of Flowers" and famous for its flower displays for which it has won many gold awards with Britain in Bloom. Enjoy a stroll around the pretty town with its picturesque square and clock tower and attractive riverside walk.
Usk is a great location for a short break, but we have a lot of other attractions within easy distance of The Olway. We've provided you with some ideas and inspiration below, many are close by, but all within a 1 hour drive of The Olway. If you need more information ask a member of staff.
For some inspiration for your stay at The Olway Inn watch these videos from Visit Monmouthshire
Click on the links below to discover more about what's on offer in this wonderful area!
Visiting Usk, Monmouthshire & Wales
History & Heritage
CASTLES
Raglan Castle (pictured above)
Caldicot Castle & Country Park
OTHER HERITAGE SITES & MUSEUMS
Caerleon Roman Legionary Museum, Baths and Amphitheatre
St Fagans National Museum of Welsh History
The National Museum of Wales Cardiff
NATIONAL TRUST
Shopping
We may be located in a rural area but as well as several excellent local shops in Usk itself, the lovely historic, market towns of Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow are only a short drive away. Larger shopping centres are available in Cwmbran, Newport and Cardiff.
Golf
The Big Outdoors/ Fantastic Scenery
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
The Monmouthshire Brecon Canal
LOCAL WALKS
Walking in Momouthshire - Visit Monmouthshire
LONG DISTANCE FOOTPATHS
Wales Coast Path - yes we do have a coast in Monmouthshire the Wales Coast Path starts at Chepstow.
Fishing
Olway Inn residents can fish for trout in the Olway Brook which runs past us or if you prefer bigger water courses, the River Usk is a short walk and the River Wye is within easy travel distance. Alternatively you can fish on Llandegfedd Lake or Coarse Fish on the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal and at other fisheries throughout Monmouthshire.
More information and Fishing licences available from Sweets Fishing Tackle Shop in Usk or from: